Equipment Operator

CMC; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-1 Benefits

Vacation/ Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Lifestyle benefit

Competitive compensation

Life and disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to work in the steel and construction reinforcement industry, operating equipment in a demanding industrial setting. You will join a team focused on safety, efficiency, and quality, with pathways for training and advancement.

Whether you work in production, fabrication, or field operations, you will receive training and support to excel and grow your career at CMC. The company emphasizes equal opportunity employment and the value of its workforce.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year working in a heavy industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively – oral and written.
• Must lift 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs.
• Ability to work overtime for planned or emergency situations.
• Read technical documents and service manuals.

Responsibilities

• Attend all safety meetings.
• Operate multiple material handling equipment used in the scrap industry.
• Ensure equipment is safe for use and operate safely.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on equipment.
• Assist with housekeeping and organization to optimize operations.
• Participate in CMC Safety Programs and uphold safety culture.
• Promote a positive team environment.

Skills

Operating heavy equipment

Effective communication

Safety awareness

Stamina

Team player

Education

High School diploma or GED

Apprenticeship program completion

Job description

_______________________________There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
• Competitive Compensation
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

it’s what’s inside that counts_______________________________

There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
• $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
• Competitive Compensation
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

• Attend all safety meetings
• Capable of operating multiple pieces of material handling equipment used primarily in the scrap industry
• Ensure equipment is safe for use and use equipment in a safe manner
• Other operation related duties, including housekeeping and organization to optimize operations
• Participates in the CMC Safety Programs and proactively upholds the CMC Safety Culture
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on equipment
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the equipment
• Promote a good team environment

What You'll Need

• Minimum 1 year working with heavy industrial environment experience preferred but not required
• Communicate effectively – oral and written
• Possess a strong work ethic and practice safe working habits
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders and steps
• Must be able to work overtime, either planned or unplanned for emergency situations
• Must be able to read technical documents and service manuals
• Must be able and willing to cross train as required
• Must be able to work outside under all weather conditions to include working in the heat and cold weather
• Stand for long periods of time
• Perform the rigorous manual labor required by the trade and have a natural ability to work at high elevations
• Have a good sense of balance
• Follow the proper OSHA regulations

Your Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Completion of an apprenticeship program from the local union hall

We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.

If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to join CMC.

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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